The Ring of Life is a monumental landmark that is built in the city of Fushun, Liaoning Province, within the northeastern part of the People’s Republic of China. It is a gigantic steel loop which is 157 meters (515 feet) tall, and there is an observation deck on top of it which can be accessed by four elevators.
It is constructed with 3,000 tons of steel, which glows at night thanks to the 12,000 LED lights. Why was this alluring landmark built? The officials have said that it will serve as a viewing platform, but it is mainly constructed to attract people to live in the city, as well as a number of tourists. According to some people, the Ring of Life in Fushun is built to compete with Saint Louis’ Gateway Arch in the USA, but others say that some people wanted to experience bungee jumping.
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Nonetheless, the landmark was designed by Goddard Group in 2009 and built in 2013. Today, the Ring of Life attracts many people and tourists not just in person, but also sparks curiosity on online blogs and videos. Overall, this majestic structure might not be as popular as other Chinese ones, like the Guangzhou Opera House or the historic Terracotta Army, but there is still interest in seeing its grandiosity in person or in photos.
